Garcia And Barrios Sound off

The Mario Barrios vs. Ryan Garcia press conference went down today (January 22, 2026) in Los Angeles, ahead of their WBC welterweight world title clash on February 21 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Promoted as part of “The Ring: High Stakes” on DAZN and Ring Magazine, the event lived up to the hype with verbal jabs, a tense face-off, and plenty of drama—especially around Garcia’s former trainer Joe Goossen now working Barrios’ corner.

The atmosphere was electric from the start, with both fighters trading barbs while promoters hyped the matchup as a high-stakes showdown between Garcia’s flashy showmanship and Barrios’ gritty, proven championship resilience.

Key Quotes from the Press Conference

Ryan Garcia (on the fight and his mindset):

“I’m ready to put on a show because to me, it’s all a show. I want to put on the best show possible. You guys are going to get a great fight. This guy, he ain’t going to lay down… It’s one of those. We’re in there. Like a great grueling fight.”

Garcia also took shots at his ex-trainer Joe Goossen (now in Barrios’ corner), reportedly saying something along the lines of “I’m breaking up with you again!” in a heated exchange that added personal spice to the buildup.

Mario Barrios (firing back at Garcia’s durability and style):

“When I whoop his ass on the 21st there gonna be no excuses… I don’t quit on my knee.”

And on his own toughness: “I know when I go out there, whether I am cut, whether I am hurt, I get up. I keep fighting. I don’t know if he can say the same.”

The fighters closed with their first face-off, staring each other down intensely as cameras flashed—no major incidents, but clear bad blood brewing.

This fight pits Garcia’s explosive power and star power against Barrios’ technical boxing, championship experience, and never-say-die attitude. Garcia is coming off a rollercoaster period, while Barrios defends his WBC belt in what could be a career-defining clash.

Tickets are moving fast—check bit.ly/the-ring-high-stakes or DAZN for PPV/stream details. Fight week is going to be wild!